Gebratene Ente mit Rotkohl (Keto-Modifiziert)
Roast Duck with Braised Red Cabbage (No Dumplings or Sweetener)
Yes, with a tweak: omit potato or bread dumplings (Knödel). About 8g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Roasted duck, a festive German dish, known for its rich, fatty meat and crispy skin. The duck itself is excellent for keto, but sides require careful modification.
Key ingredients
Whole duck or duck breast/leg, salt, pepper, traditional spices. Often served with red cabbage (Rotkohl) and gravy.
How to make it keto
Omit potato or bread dumplings (Knödel). If red cabbage is served, explicitly ask for it without added sugar or apple; ensure it's braised with just vinegar and spices. Alternatively, request green vegetables like broccoli or spinach. Ask for gravy on the side or avoid it if flour-thickened.
Say this to the waiter (German)
Bitte keine Knödel. Falls Rotkohl, ohne Zucker oder Apfel. Grünes Gemüse stattdessen? Soße separat, bitte, falls sie ohne Mehl ist.
No potato or bread dumplings. If red cabbage, no sugar or apple. Green vegetables instead? Gravy on the side, please, if it's flour-free.
Watch out for
Sugar in red cabbage, flour in gravy, high-carb sides (Knödel, potatoes).
Macros are estimates for a typical serving and vary by restaurant. Confirm ingredients with staff, especially if you have allergies. Our ingredient lists are generated automatically and describe how a dish is typically made.
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